Alexander Karp
Founder at
PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC.
Net worth: 9 201 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Alexander Caedmon Karp founded Palantir Technologies, Inc. and Caedmon Group. Presently, he occupies the position of Chief Executive Officer & Director at Palantir Technologies, Inc. and Co-Managing Director at Palantir Technologies GmbH (a subsidiary of Palantir Technologies, Inc.). He is also on the board of The Economist Group Ltd., Palantir Technologies UK Ltd. and Palantir Technologies UK - Eagle Ltd. He received an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from Stanford University, a doctorate from Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main and an undergraduate degree from Haverford College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-19 | 52,010,249 ( 50.66% ) | 8 142 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-05-19 | 6,432,258 ( 0.28% ) | 1 007 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-04-05 | 335,000 ( 33.33% ) | 52 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Alexander Karp active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PALANTIR TECHNOLOGIES INC. | Founder | 2002-12-31 |
The Economist Group Ltd.
 The Economist Group Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes magazines, newspapers and financial journals & provides online publication services | Director/Board Member | 2016-01-31 |
Palantir Technologies UK Ltd.
 Palantir Technologies UK Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing support services | Director/Board Member | - |
Palantir Technologies UK - Eagle Ltd.
 Palantir Technologies UK - Eagle Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Director/Board Member | 2016-12-06 |
Palantir Technologies GmbH
 Palantir Technologies GmbH Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as computer specialized stores | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Alexander Karp
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AXEL SPRINGER SE | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-30 |
The Economist Newspaper Ltd.
 The Economist Newspaper Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes news and magazines | Director/Board Member | 2019-11-27 |
Caedmon Group | Founder | - |
| BASF SE | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Alexander Karp
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
15
1st degree connections
14
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 14 |
|---|---|
BASF SE
 BASF SE Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures plastic materials, precursors, chemicals for batteries, automotive OEM coatings, petrochemicals, intermediates, agrochemicals, industrial, nutrition & care additives | Process Industries |
Palantir Technologies, Inc.
 Palantir Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and builds enterprise data software platforms | Technology Services |
RoboteX, Inc.
 RoboteX, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Manufactures tactical, security and personal safety robotics | Electronic Technology |
Axel Springer SE
 Axel Springer SE Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Operates as a media company that provides AI-based journalism and marketing solutions | Consumer Services |
Haverford College
 Haverford College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Economist Group Ltd.
The Economist Group Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Publishes magazines, newspapers and financial journals & provides online publication services | Consumer Services |
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main
 Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Economist Newspaper NA, Inc.
 The Economist Newspaper NA, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes weekly newspapers | Consumer Services |
The Economist Newspaper Ltd.
The Economist Newspaper Ltd. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Publishes news and magazines | Consumer Services |
Caedmon Group | |
Stanford Law School
 Stanford Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Palantir Technologies UK Ltd.
Palantir Technologies UK Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing support services | Commercial Services |
Palantir Technologies GmbH
Palantir Technologies GmbH Electronics DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as computer specialized stores | Distribution Services |
Palantir Technologies UK - Eagle Ltd.
Palantir Technologies UK - Eagle Ltd. MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Functions as an investment holding company | Miscellaneous |
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